A few weeks ago more than 750 UPS employees laced up their sneakers and hit the field at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. They joined 2,400 other runners and walkers during the third annual Walk United to help fight poverty. UPS was a Home Run Champion for the event that raised about $150,000 for food, medical care and shelter for families in need.
George Willis, president of the South California district, received the award for having the most volunteers at the event – a few UPS employees even made the trip from Las Vegas to participate.
UPS was a proud sponsor of the event and showcases how the company is working to help the community and improve the planet. The district marketing team directed the Seeds of Hope and Sustainability activity. UPS provided cups, seeds and dirt for children and their parents to “Grow a Plant.”
Walk United is a 5K run/walk co-organized by the Orange County United Way and the Angels Baseball Foundation. Money from the event supports 92 nonprofits that assist the 300,000 people living below poverty.
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I was at this event. The energy and excitement was evident
all day long! My family joined me and had a great time at the
kids zone as well as some good food from other sponsors. At
the end of it all the event raised a lot of money for those that
need it!